From pirate performances to a murder mystery comedy, here are seven April events happening in Richardson.

April 2-3: Listen to Vocal Majority’s 50th anniversary celebration

Vocal Majority is performing its spring celebration at the Eisemann Center. Celebrating its 50-year anniversary, the vocal group will bring back songs the group’s patrons have loved for years, while also introducing new songs from their next recording, titled “Imagine,” according to the concert’s description. Tickets can be purchased online. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. $19-$59. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets

April 9: Attend a Murder Mystery comedy

The Richardson Adult Literacy Center is hosting the annual fundraising event, the Murder Mystery Play. According to the event website, the play is a fun, interactive event where professional actors and community celebrities perform a comedy mystery play while attendees work in teams to solve the crime. This year’s play includes Richardson ISD board president Regina Harris and Richardson City Council Member Joe Corcoran. Tickets can be purchased online. 7-10 p.m. $60. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-644-5119. www.ralc.org


April 9: Enjoy a musical-inspired concert

British vocal group The Barricade Boys are performing a vocal medley at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The show will feature stars from the West End production of “Les Misérables” performing ballads and operatic arias as well as pop, rock and swing numbers. The concert will include songs from several Broadway hits, such as “Jersey Boys” and “Phantom of the Opera.” Tickets can be purchased online. 8 p.m. $39-$54. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets

April 11: Learn calligraphy at CityLine Plaza

CityLine is hosting an introduction that will cover all the calligraphy basics, allowing attendees to add special lettered details to their goods. According to the event page, the class includes a beginner’s calligraphy kit, which contains two nibs, a black ink pot, two letter guides, tracing paper and a straight pen holder, as well as materials to write on. This is a BYOB event. 6-7:30 p.m. $65. CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St., Richardson. 972-739-5080. www.sipandscript.com


April 16: Learn to use Google Tools

The Richardson Public Library is offering an introductory class on using Google features. These include Google Search, Google Images, Google Maps and YouTube, according to the website’s description. This class will also teach residents about the difference between an operating system, a browser and a search engine. This is for adults and teens age 16 and up. Registration is required with a valid library card. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library

April 22: Rock out at the Six-Springs Tavern

Musical group Sneezy along with Sunny Disposition and Learning Names will be performing at the Six-Springs Tavern in Richardson. Sneezy is a Chicago-based fusion band that blends rock, soul, pop, hip-hop and R&B influences into their own unique sound, according to the event’s description. Learning Names is a six-piece indie rock band based out of Dallas, featuring a variety of instruments, including tubas, trumpets, trombones and drums, according to the band’s website. 7 p.m. $12.50. 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. www.sixspringslive.com


April 23 -May 1: See a swashbuckling pirate adventure in ‘Pirates of Penzance’

Richardson’s Repertory Company Theatre is performing the Gilbert & Sullivan favorite, “The Pirates of Penzance.” According to the play’s description, “The Pirates of Penzance” presents the screamingly funny satirical play about a turncoat apprentice, a tender-hearted band of pirates and one very marriage-focused nursemaid. Tickets are available online or through the company’s box office. Times and costs vary. Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson. 972-690-5029. www.rcttheatre.com